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Pawsitive Fitness We are a professional canine fitness company who are all about getting you out and about, having fun with your dog in a safe way.
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Your one stop shop for all things canine health, fitness and wellness.
- Galen Myotherapy, rehab, lifestyle management & more.
- Certified canicross, bikejore and scooter coach.
- Covering Dublin and surrounding areas We've been competing in canicross and bike for 9 years and in scooter for 4 years. We have won many Irish Championships and have competed and placed in numerous racing events worldw

ide. Pawsitive Fitness sell high quality specialist equipment and are the sole retailer for brands such as Non-Stop Dogwear, Dragrattan, Arctic Wolf, FastDog and Bulla in the Republic of Ireland. We only sell brands and equipment that we would use ourselves. We also sell scooters, including Kickbikes.

* Certified Cani-Fit Canicross Instructor
* Certified Cani-Fit wheels Instructor

Services include:
~ Canicross classes in Dublin/Leinster (suitable for complete beginners to advanced)
~ Couch to 5k canicross classes
~ Canicross workshops all over Ireland
~ 1-2-1 bikejoring/scooter/canicross training
~ Bikejoring/scooter/canicross workshops in Leinster
~ Cani-hiking classes
~ Free harness fitting service within Dublin.
~ Kids canicross workshops
~ Canicross events
With much more to come soon...!!!

Don't forget, our next canicross class takes place this Saturday, the 29th March at 9:30am. All abilities are welcome. P...
27/03/2025

Don't forget, our next canicross class takes place this Saturday, the 29th March at 9:30am.
All abilities are welcome.
Proper canicross equipment is required. If you don't have this, it can be borrowed or bought at class.
Who's joining us on the trails? 🐾

Don't forget that our Canicross classes are starting back this Saturday, the 18th, in the Phoenix Park 🐾We've decided to...
14/01/2025

Don't forget that our Canicross classes are starting back this Saturday, the 18th, in the Phoenix Park 🐾
We've decided to keep our prices at the bargain price of only €10 per class (sure, that's nearly the same price as a coffee these days!)
All abilities are welcome, but dogs must be a minimum of 12 months of age.
Proper canicross equipment is required (canicross belt, bungee lead and canicross harness). If you wish to purchase or borrow equipment, please let us know when you book.
Pre booking is required for class and can be done via the eventbrite link provided in our bio.
We're looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday 😊

23/09/2024

Zoopharmacognosy - have you heard of it?
In a nutshell, it is a behaviour where non-human animals instinctively select and ingest or topically apply certain plants, soils or insects thought to have medicinal properties, to prevent or reduce the harmful effects of pathogens and toxins.
The term Zoopharmacognosy comes from the Greek zoo ("animal"), pharmacon ("drug, medicine"), and gnosy ("knowing").
The most basic example of this is when your dog instinctively eats grass to either make themselves vomit or to settle their stomachs. We can try this at home with various herbs, oils, powders and clays, where we "offer" a selection to the dog to see if they show any interest in the item. It is amazing to watch a dog choosing what they feel they need.
Milk thistle is a plant that is widely used for liver support. I've always given it to the dogs (usually in tablet form) around the time of vaccination or medication to help cleanse the liver and remove any toxins. It is thought to enhance the formation and regeneration of liver cells and protect all the newly formed cells. Milk thistle promotes bile secretion, is an antitoxic and anti-inflammatory.
Last week, I decided to "offer" it to the dogs to see if anyone showed any interest. Lady started licking at it straight away. Maze showed no interest.
The dogs got their vaccinations for travelling last Friday, so I "offered" the milk thistle to them again today. As you can see, both girls started licking it, and Lady even ate some! Whether it's because they instinctively knew their liver needed that cleanse after the vaccs, or if they both had some slight inflammation after training yesterday, it goes to show that they seem to know that they needed it (particularly with Maze not wanting any last week - she eats everything!!). Dyson wasn't interested.
While it might sound a bit airy fairy, I believe zoopharmacognosy can, and does, work for our dogs.
*before offering milk thistle to your dog, double check with your vet that it doesn't interfere with any medication or any issues that they may have. Obviously, my post is not intended to replace vet care or advice 😉

BRAND AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!Let's give a big warm welcome to the first guy to join Team PF - Sean 👋"I tried canicross...
12/09/2024

BRAND AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Let's give a big warm welcome to the first guy to join Team PF - Sean 👋
"I tried canicross for the first time last year to find a way to be more active with my dog. After seeing posts on instagram, I did a Couch to Canicross course with Pawsitive Fitness and was instantly hooked.
We are starting our second year of Canicross and our first year of Bikejoring, we can't wait to hit the trails.
Proud member of the Pawsitive Fitness pack and excited to get going again this season."
Welcome to the gang!!😊

BRAND AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!😊You met Madi, the first of our new BA's, yesterday. Now, meet our next one - Sarah 😍"Hi, ...
11/09/2024

BRAND AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!😊
You met Madi, the first of our new BA's, yesterday. Now, meet our next one - Sarah 😍
"Hi, My name is Sarah, and I am 15 years old. I participated in my first Pawsitive Fitness event in Castletown in December 2019 with my family, and that is how it all started!
I race in Canicross at the moment, but I see Scooter in my future!
My Dogs name is Koda, 7 1/2 year old mixed breed rescue who LOVES to run."
This year will be my first year competing in the ICF World Championships in Italy, and I'm looking forward to it (but, not the hills!!)🤣"
Welcome to the gang, Sarah! 🥰

BEGINNERS CANICROSS WORKSHOP!When? 29th September 2024Where? Phoenix Park, DublinYou asked, we listened!!🐾 Are you think...
10/09/2024

BEGINNERS CANICROSS WORKSHOP!
When? 29th September 2024
Where? Phoenix Park, Dublin
You asked, we listened!!
🐾 Are you thinking that Canicross looks interesting, but you're not sure what it's all about?
Would you like to join our classes when they resume, but worried that you might not be suitable for it?
🐾Worried that you or your dog won't be fit/fast enough to attend one of our classes?
🐾Wondering what equipment you need to get started?
🐾Want to learn the basics of canicross so you and your dog can canicross safely?
🐾Why not come along to our beginners canicross workshop in Phoenix Park on Sunday 29th September 2024?
WHAT WE WILL BE COVERING:
~ What is canicross. We will talk about the basics of canicross and why it is so much more fun than regular 'running with your dog'
~ Equipment. The right equipment needed for canicross and why we use it. We will also get you and your dog kitted out in all the right gear for the class.
~ Technique. We will discuss running techniques with a dog, how to teach commands, and how to get your dog running out in front.
~ Practical work. Here, we will hit the trails and work on our technique with the dogs.
~ We will also talk a little about stuff like hydration and exercises that will keep you and your dog strong for the trails
✅️ NOTE: Proper canicross equipment will be required for class. This includes:

- a canicross belt for the human

- bungee/shock absorber lead

- suitable y-shaped harness for the dog.

Equipment will be available to borrow or purchase at the workshop, and everyone attending will get a 10% discount on all equipment, too.

*Please note that dogs must be a minimum of 9 months to attend, although it is recommended that large breeds be a minimum of 12 months
Pre-booking is essential. To book your place, register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/beginners-canicross-workshop-tickets-1013956048837?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

PF BRAND AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!With the new season starting in a few weeks, we wanted to welcome a new BA to the team ...
10/09/2024

PF BRAND AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
With the new season starting in a few weeks, we wanted to welcome a new BA to the team - meet .madimooinsta.x
"Hey, I'm Madi. I'm 15 years old and I've been doing canicross for 6 years now. Over the last couple of seasons, I've been running with Lady Louise's dog, and together, we're definitely double trouble 😂.
Canicross has always been my favourite place to be with all the dogs (and the owners😂), while having fun on the trails too ❤️
I've competed alongside (well, behind🤣) Lady at 2 World Championships so far - in 2022 we went to pledran in France, placing 14th in the world and, in 2023 we competed in Leipa, Germany placing 22nd.
In less than 6 weeks time, we will be doing it all over again in Bardonecchia, Italy 🇮🇹 and I'm so excited as I'm moving up an age group to the longer course (and hills😬) but still can't wait to have another blast at world's with my pocket rocket Lady ❤️"
Welcome to Team PF Madi 🥰🐾

We've been very quiet on here recently due to life and ongoing injuries getting in the way, but rest assured that we hav...
26/07/2024

We've been very quiet on here recently due to life and ongoing injuries getting in the way, but rest assured that we have a lot going on behind the scenes 😉
We have some exciting stuff planned for August/September/October, including:
🐾 Canicross workshop in Galway
🐾 Beginners Massage workshop in Dublin (and possibly Galway, if enough interest)
🐾 the return of our new and improved canicross classes
🐾 a beginners bikejoring workshop (we can also do an intermediate one if enough interest)
🐾 and, hopefully, a brand new event, never before seen in Ireland!!! Those who know, keep quiet! 🤫
🐾 and a few other things too!
Is there something else that you would like to see from PF? Comment below, and we'll do our best to make it happen!!!😊

Our Muscle of the Month for this month was supposed to be the Trapezius muscle, but I've been out of commission with a s...
06/06/2024

Our Muscle of the Month for this month was supposed to be the Trapezius muscle, but I've been out of commission with a shoulder injury for the last few months and my Rhomboideus is the issue, so I thought I'd pop up a post on the Rhomboids instead!! 😂
The Rhomboids are neck muscles primarily involved in foreleg movement (retraction, abduction, and adduction). They also aid in pulling the scapula towards the body to stabilise the forelimb. These muscles also have a minor impact on neck movement.
They consist of three parts:
- Rhomboideus Capitis - runs from the skull to the scapula. Ir draws the scapula against the trunk (body) and also raises the forelimb and neck.
- Rhomboideus Cervicis - extends from the upper neck and the first three thoracic vertebrae to the scapula. It elevates the forelimb and draws the scapula towards the trunk.
- Rhomboideus Thoracis - extends from the second to seventh thoracic vertebrae to the scapula. It functions to raise the forelimb, draw the scapula toward the trunk, and move the limb and shoulder forwards or backwards.
They get their name from the Greek word "Rhombos", due to its rhombus or parallelogram shape in humans (remember your math lessons from school!).
So, that's it. Hopefully, my Rhomboids will be sorted soon enough and I can finally get back to running (which I'm not currently allowed to do!!!) and we'll cover the Trapezius muscle in July 😉

MUSCLE OF THE MONTH Our Muscle of the Month for May is the Deltoideus muscle.The Deltoideus muscle is a lateral muscle o...
06/05/2024

MUSCLE OF THE MONTH
Our Muscle of the Month for May is the Deltoideus muscle.
The Deltoideus muscle is a lateral muscle of the shoulder (sits on the outside of the shoulder).
It has two origin points - the spine of the scapula and the acromion of the scapula.
It inserts on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
The main function of the Deltoideus is to flex the shoulder joint. It also lifts the humerus to draw the front limb forward.
The Deltoideus gets its name from the word Delta because the shape of the Deltoideus in the human shoulder resembles the sign for Delta in the Greek alphabet when it is upside down.
Our Muscle of the Month for June will be the Trapezius muscle, so stay tuned for that.
Also, keep your eyes peeled for out Structure of the Month, the Axis (the 2nd cervical vertebra)

We've had a couple of people asking about some more information on the therapy services we provide, so here it is.- Init...
02/05/2024

We've had a couple of people asking about some more information on the therapy services we provide, so here it is.
- Initial Galen Canine Myotherapy treatment (lasts from 60 to 90 minutes) - €60
- Subsequent Galen Canine Myotherapy treatments (approx 1 hour) - €50
- Maintenance treatments (approx 1 hour) - €50
- Block booking for 3 visits - €145 (saving of €15)
- Photizo Treatment (approx 30 mins) - €20
- Musculoskeletal assessment (15 mins) - €5
All Myotherapy prices involve treatments in your house, where your dog will be most comfortable. We are based in Lucan, Co. Dublin and travel within 45 mins of here is included in the price. We can travel further than this, but please note that mileage costs are €5 extra per 15 mins of travel.
If you would like to know more about any of our therapies, or would like to book a treatment, please pop us a message 😊

Wahey - just got this one up in time!!🙈 Our Structure of the month for April - the Atlas C1 is the first of the cervica...
29/04/2024

Wahey - just got this one up in time!!🙈 Our Structure of the month for April - the Atlas
C1 is the first of the cervical vertebrae (of which there are 7). It is also known as the Atlas. Located just behind the skull, it has a different shape to the other cervical vertebrae and allows for free movement of the head. It also allows the dog to move his head up and down in a "yes" movement.
The Atlas has two large transverse processes, also known as wings, which can be felt just behind the ears. These wings serve as the attachment point for many of the muscles of the neck.
It also has a number of holes (known as foramen and fossae), through which many nerves and the spinal cord pass.
The Atlas is named after one of the Titans in Grek Mythology - make sure to read the 5th slide for that interesting little titbit 😉
Our Structure of the Month for May will be C2, the Axis. Don't worry, we won't be doing all of the vertebrae individually, but C1 and C2 are different from the others, so deserve their own posts 😊

Happy Chewsday, everyone!!! You know us, we love a good pun here at PF! I waited 5 days to post this so i could say that...
09/04/2024

Happy Chewsday, everyone!!! You know us, we love a good pun here at PF! I waited 5 days to post this so i could say that!! 🤣
Instead of a single muscle of the month this month, we're looking at 2 muscles that both have similar functions and are involved in mastication (that's chewing for you dirty-minded individuals!🤪)
The Masseter Muscle is a cheek muscle that attaches to the zygomatic arch of the skull and also the mandible (bottom jaw).
The Temporalis muscle lies on the head of the dog but also attaches to the mandible.
Both of these muscles play a role in chewing, raising the mandible to close the mouth.
Dogs can have tension in both of these muscles, with tension in the masseter muscle being relatively easy to feel. It is thought that, like with humans, dogs can clench their teeth when they're experiencing pain or discomfort, resulting in this muscular tension. This is why being familiar with some of these lesser known muscles can be beneficial as it may be one of the first signs that your dog is experiencing issues elsewhere in his body.
There is a disorder of the immune system called Masticatory Muscle Myositis, where the dogs immune system sees the muscle tissue as foreign and attacks it, resulting in the Masseter and Temporalis muscles becoming painful and swollen. Dogs with this disorder are unable to eat or chew. Early treatment may allow the dog to resume full function in their jaw, although some dogs can develop scar tissue, which results in long-term jaw problems.
Stay tuned for our Structure of the Month, the atlas

Did you know that, as a registered Galen Canine Myotherapist, we practice a methodology called Positive PACT, which stan...
04/04/2024

Did you know that, as a registered Galen Canine Myotherapist, we practice a methodology called Positive PACT, which stands for Positive Progressive Affective Cycle of Therapy?
This ensures that all dogs that we treat are treated as sentient beings, with Positive PACT being used every time we treat a dog.
This includes:
🐾 Ensuring the owner is present throughout each treatment
🐾 Treating the dog at floor level
🐾 Allowing the dog to have freedom of movement throughout the treatment process
🐾 This allows the dog to have autonomy over their own body and autonomy over their treatment
This ensures that your dog is as relaxed as can be throughout the session, allowing control over the pace and intensity of the treatment, making the treatment more effective and more comfortable for your dog.
If you would like to know more about the services that we offer, please feel free to send us a message 😊

02/04/2024

CANICROSS MIDLANDS EASTER EVENT, DAY 1. Friday 29th March.
Day 1 of the Canicross Midlands Easter event was a mud fest (as expected!).
It was the short course today (approx 3km), but that didn't mean it was easy!! Slippy, sloppy mud made the conditions tough, and it was hard to stay upright at times!
The layout of day 1 meant that 2 dog scooter was one of the last classes out, so our start time was just after 4 pm. The girls were raring to go at the start line, but we managed a nice "line out" at the start line without needing a handler, which I was chuffed with as we've been working on this 😊
Away we went, up the long hill just after the start line. Just after that, we hit the first patch of mud, and it didn't stop after that!🤣 Apart from the mud, the trail had twisty turns and hills, so there was plenty to keep you working hard as a team. Lady listened to every command and nailed it every time. Maze had her own trail in her head, so she needed a bit more encouragement for some of the turns, but we got there in the end!
Despite the tough conditions, we managed to finish 3rd in DS2, with the 3rd fastest time of the day on the long course, and the fastest female team of the day, too. Not bad for my little Dynamic Duo!🥰
Stay tuned for Day 2 soon 🐾

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